Southern Yatsugataki Loop (Japan)

茅野市, 日本

14.3 miles (23.1 km) · 6,432 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Southern Yatsugataki Loop (Japan) is a 14.3-mile loop route in 茅野市, 日本, gaining 6,467 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.1 miles gaining 5,167 feet at an average 10.9% grade. Only 21% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.3 mi (23.1 km)
Elevation gain	6,432 ft (1,961 m)
Average gain	449 ft per mile (85 m per km)
Longest climb	8.1 mi, 4,642 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	65.3%
Runnable	21% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	22.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Southern Yatsugataki Loop (Japan)

How much elevation gain does Southern Yatsugataki Loop (Japan) have?

Southern Yatsugataki Loop (Japan) has 6,432 ft (1,961 m) of elevation gain over 14.3 miles (23.1 km). That averages 449 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Southern Yatsugataki Loop (Japan)?

The difficulty score for Southern Yatsugataki Loop (Japan) is 22.1 of 100. That is harder than 92.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Southern Yatsugataki Loop (Japan)?

The longest climb on Southern Yatsugataki Loop (Japan) runs 8.1 miles (13.0 km) and gains 4,642 ft (1,415 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 65.3%.